TAHOE FOREST HOSPITAL D/P SNF

Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 10121 Pine Ave. in Truckee, California 96161, within Nevada County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. It maintains a licensed capacity of 37 certified beds, classifying it as a smaller skilled nursing operation relative to the national average facility size. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which is the highest rating available under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services rating system. This overall rating is composed of three component scores. The health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is also 5 stars, indicating staffing levels and consistency relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which reflects clinical outcome metrics across a range of standardized quality indicators. For context, the national average overall rating is 3.0 stars, meaning Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF rates above that benchmark in all three components. Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (530) 582-3251 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. Payment and coverage details can vary and are subject to change based on individual eligibility and facility capacity at the time of inquiry. When compared against national averages, Tahoe Forest Hospital D/P SNF presents ratings that exceed the typical performance benchmarks tracked by CMS. The national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars serves as the baseline for comparison, and this facility scores at or near the top tier across inspection, staffing, and quality measure categories. Its non-profit corporate ownership structure is a characteristic shared by a portion of skilled nursing facilities nationwide. With 37 certified beds, the facility is considerably smaller than the average skilled nursing facility, which may influence staffing ratios, care coordination, and the overall resident experience, though these factors are reflected in part through the component ratings reported by CMS. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for a complete record of survey findings and quality data.